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ES300 - 56091180
9/2015
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
A - ENGLISH
AFTER USING THE MACHINE
1
Turn the Power Switch OFF (O). Unplug the Power Cord
(2)
. Coil the cord and hang it from the Cord Retainer Strap
(14)
.
2
To empty the recovery tank, take the Recovery Drain Hose
(12)
off its hanger. Direct the hose to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL SITE”
and remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled
À
ow of waste water). Rinse the
tank with clean water. Inspect the recovery and drain hoses; replace if kinked or damaged.
3
To empty the solution tank, pull the Solution Drain Hose
(21)
off the elbow. Direct the hose to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL SITE”.
Rinse the tank with clean water. Inspect the solution hoses; replace if kinked or damaged.
4
Remove the brush, rinse with warm water and remove any built-up string, hair or carpet
¿
bers.
5
Disconnect the Recovery Hoses
C1
and
C2
(See Figure 4) from the Recovery Tank Dome Lid
(13)
and
À
ush with warm water to wash any debris
out of the Recovery Hose and Vacuum Shoe. Do not
À
ush hose
C3
as this connects to the vacuum motor.
6
Wipe the machine with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive chemicals or solvents.
7
Perform any required maintenance before storage. See
Maintenance Schedule
.
8
Store the machine indoors in a clean, dry place with the tank dome lid open. Keep from freezing.
9
Place the machine in the storage position. This will prevent the brush from taking a set which will increase the brush life and maintain the
performance of the brush. Lift up on the Brush Lift Lever
(7)
until the lever locks into the up storage position.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Daily
Weekly
Yearly
Check / Clean Power Brush
X
Check / Clean Tanks & Hoses
X
Check / Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float
X
Clean Vacuum Shoe
X
Clean “Maintenance” Spray Nozzle
X
Inspect & Clean Solution Filter
X
*
Flush a vinegar mixture through solution system
X
**
Check Carbon Brushes
X
*
Once a year or after 300 operating hours
À
ush a white vinegar mixture (one quart vinegar to two gallons of water) through the machine. This will
help prevent a build-up of alkaline residue in the solution system.
**
Have a Nil
¿
sk service technician check the vacuum motor carbon brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush motor carbon
brushes check every 500 hours or once a year.
IMPORTANT!
Motor damage resulting from failure to service the carbon brushes is not covered under warranty. See the Limited Warranty
Statement.
VACUUM SHOE MAINTENANCE
Check the vacuum shoe daily. Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet
¿
bers. See Figure 7. Push and hold in the Vacuum Shoe Release Lever
(8)
and slide the Vacuum Shoe
(9)
off of its mounting pin. Then disconnect the recovery hose from the vacuum shoe.
FIGURE 7
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